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Editor's note: The following story is a corrected version of an article that ran Dec. 20.

The
Elk Grove City Council on Dec. 11 approved spending $20,000 on a
cooperative agreement with the state Department of Transportation to
study a proposed interchange at Whitelock Parkway and Highway 99.

Elk Grove officials said the interchange would not be built for at least five years.

City staff is required to prepare the environmental documents. This is a process that is planned to start next year.

The
$20,000 will go toward Caltrans to provide oversight work in developing
and approving the city’s project study report, city spokesperson
Christine Brainerd said.

The scope of the work for the
report will include studying the interchange, a bike and pedestrian
crossing over Highway 99, alignment options for East and West Stockton
boulevards, and widening Whitelock Parkway.

Richard Shepard, the city’s public works director, said the council’s action does not authorize construction.

“Assuming
we have all of the money to build it and there are no other obstacles
through the process to do the environmental document, the proper
planning, and the construction, it would be a Herculean effort to be
under construction in five years,” he said.

Shepard
added that there is no available funding to build the interchange. He
said funding will come through developer fees, so there needs to be more
development in that area before any construction takes place.

Shepard
said the interchange would likely be built in seven to 10 years but
added that many interchanges take two decades to build.

Many
residents spoke against funding a study for an interchange that won’t
be built for several years. They also said nearby Elk Grove Regional
Park needs to remain intact.

“This should not go
forward until it’s made clear that the people of Elk Grove care about
that park and don’t want that park disrupted,” resident Sarah Johnson
said. “Don’t go throwing money at Caltrans until they are made really,
really clear that they need to stay away from Elk Grove Park.”

Karen
Lopez, an Elk Grove resident for 28 years, said the regional park’s
features including a dog park, a bike park, and the historic hotel would
feel the impact of a highway interchange.

“All of
those things are what makes Elk Grove Elk Grove,” she said. “I think it
will ruin the jewel of Elk Grove. To me you’re ruining what we already
have.”

Shepard said the plan is to minimize the impact on the park. He said some of the initial designs have no effect on the park.

The
city’s fiscal year 2013-18 Capital Improvement Program that council
members approved earlier this year allocated $1.3 million for the study
report.

Council members also approved a request for
$375,000 for the city to complete the existing scope of work for the
Southeast Policy Area. The 1,200 acres are located between Whitelock
Parkway, Highway 99, Kammerer Road, and Bruceville Road.

The
funding, which will be pulled from general fund reserves, is in
addition to the $650,000 previously allocated to the project.

Elk Grove, the large Sacramento suburb often viewed as a bedroom community, is hoping to overcome its sleepy image with a focus on large events to attract new visitors and a sleek website costing $45,000 to promote tourism in the city.

“We’re trying to address the conception that there are only rooftops and big-box stores in Elk Grove,” said city spokeswoman Christine Brainerd, head of the new tourism campaign.

City leaders envision a civic center, children’s museum and soccer stadium as future attractions. They also see potential for an outlet mall and splashy water park.

But in a landscape dominated by tract homes, neighborhood parks and suburban retail, the city for now is promoting Old Town Elk Grove and events like a monthly food-truck festival to draw visitors. The city has hired an events coordinator, Kristyn Nelson, who has begun organizing a new Fitness Festival for May that plays off National Bike Month.

Mayor Gary Davis compared the city’s festival strategy to that of Gilroy, a rural farming town of 50,000 in southern Santa Clara County.

“If you ask people what it’s famous for – it’s the garlic,” he said. “The Garlic Festival brings people to Gilroy from all around California.”

The city recently launched a website aimed at promoting tourism, InElkGrove.com, which highlights places to shop, dine and play. With the headline “Picture yourself in Elk Grove California,” the site displays images of colorful sushi and beautiful parks.

Davis has resolved to create jobs, citing what he calls the worst job-housing imbalance in the region – fewer than 30,000 jobs for 159,000 residents.

“It’s part of a broader plan to promote job growth in our community. Our goal is to grow jobs by the thousands, not by the dozens,” he said.

The mayor declined to offer specific figures on job creation from tourism, saying that it was “too early.” The city does not track the number of tourists who visit or how much they contribute to the local economy.

A year ago, the city purchased a five-acre parcel of land along the railroad in Old Town and is exploring ways to develop it, said Randy Starbuck, economic development manager. The space is now the site of a monthly food-truck festival.

“Events are a calling card for the region,” said Nelson, who was appointed in May. “There’s both a social and economic value to the events.”

So far, the city has spent tens of thousands of dollars on the tourism campaign, including $45,000 for the website and $6,000 to produce a video, according to Brainerd. In addition, it has allocated $2,000 for online advertising.

The city may face an uphill battle in attracting visitors.

Out of 10 people interviewed by The Sacramento Bee during the monthly food-truck fair this month, all were Elk Grove residents except for a visitor from nearby Wilton. The residents said they enjoy living in Elk Grove, but they were skeptical that it could become a tourist destination.

John Lowry, longtime owner of Lowry Music and Antiques in Old Town, questioned whether the effort is worthwhile.

“If I was a tourist, I wouldn’t know what to do in Elk Grove,” he said, noting that the tourism programs have not helped his business.

The city’s initiatives have not always been successful. An ice rink funded by taxpayers last winter operated at a huge loss. The rink cost just under $134,000 to operate, but generated only $57,380 in revenue. It will not return this year.

“It’s a little bit soon,” said Glenda Simas, who was browsing an antique store, of Elk Grove’s tourism potential. “We don’t have enough to bring people in.”

That’s precisely why the city is rolling out the campaign now, officials say.

“We’re putting our best foot forward so we have a solid foundation to build upon over the next decade,” Brainerd said.Editor's Note: This article has been changed from an earlier version to clarify Elk Grove's tourism strategy. Amended on Nov. 25, 2013

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Being
a “green” pressure washer means acting in an eco-friendly manner right
from the very start, they say. Officials said a conscientious pressure
washer should pre-cleans outdoor areas by sweeping and using dry spot
cleaning methods to clean before power washing.

A green pressure
washer Elk Grove CA also must agree to use only water, or only
“eco-friendly” cleaners that are less toxic, and less harmful to the
surrounding environment.

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About
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washer that specializes in pressure washing, power washing, graffiti
removal, exterior paint preparation, striping removal, concrete
cleaning, exterior building cleaning and water reclaim/reclamation. The
company is recognized as a Stormwater Compliant Pressure Washer and
certified as a Sacramento Area Sustainable Business. They are registered
to do business with the federal government and are a Certified Small
Business with the state of California, Sacramento County and the city of
Sacramento through the Department of General Services.